Modiolus-Hugging Intracochlear Electrode Array with Shape Memory Alloy

Figure 1

3D models of intracochlear electrode arrays inserted into the cochlea for stimulation on ganglion cells. (a) Straight intracochlear electrode without modiolus-hugging characteristics. (b) Modiolus-hugging intracochlear electrode (GC: ganglion cell, SM: scala media, SV: scala vestibuli, ST: scala tympani, and BM: basilar membrane).

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